St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge, Greater Manchester
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St Michael's is a caring school where children thrive academically and socially. Reading is central to the curriculum, with pupils becoming confident, fluent readers. The school provides excellent support for pupils with additional needs, ensuring they are fully included and able to succeed.
Key Strengths
- Strong reading programme with high-quality texts and expert phonics teaching that helps pupils become accomplished readers
- Effective support for pupils with SEND, enabling them to access the full curriculum and grow in confidence
- Well-behaved, respectful pupils who support each other and contribute positively to school life
- Carefully structured curriculum that builds secure knowledge as pupils progress through the school
- Good relationships between school, parents and carers with clear communication about supporting learning
Areas for Improvement
- Some children in early years do not learn to correctly form letters, which hinders their writing development in key stage 1
- Teachers lack clarity about what pupils should learn about cultural diversity, meaning pupils do not build secure understanding of different cultures
- Need to ensure pupils are better prepared to live in Britain's culturally diverse society
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff ensuring pupils feel safe and supported when upset or worried.
Extracurricular Activities
Breakfast club
St Michael's CofE Primary School is a good school where pupils are happy, well-behaved and supported by caring staff. The school provides a well-structured curriculum that enables pupils to build secure knowledge and achieve well.
At a Glance
21.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 92% to 70%. Maths has declined from 81% to 70%. Writing has declined from 92% to 83%.
Class Sizes
30.0
Avg class size
29.3
Infant (KS1)
30.5
KS2
7
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
207 pupils
210 capacity
3 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Greater Manchester
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Admissions Demand - Wigan
Places available
3,894
Applications
3,601
Got 1st preference
89.7%
Got preferred school
97.0%
Primary admissions across Wigan (2025/26)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.61265%
Overall absence
8.64865%
Persistent absence
185
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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